# Housing Bill Set to Change Newport News | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-11T04:36:44+00:00
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In Newport News, Virginia, four new homes are rising on 24th Street — a symbol of hope thanks to a new housing bill set to launch Saturday. Congressman Bobby Scott, who grew up nearby, is thrilled — and not just because he’s seeing progress. He’s also spotlighting the human side: Abdual Hamid Darwesh, a future homeowner, is helping build his own Habitat for Humanity house, calling it a blessing. But the bigger picture? Four houses won’t fix the city’s housing crisis — especially with soaring mortgage rates and scarce inventory. That’s why Congress passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which caps investor home purchases, speeds up environmental reviews, and eases manufactured home construction. Scott, a staunch believer in homeownership’s power to boost education, civic engagement, and community safety, says the nation’s homeownership rate must rise. But here’s the twist: the President won’t sign it — unless Congress passes the Save America Act, a stalled voter ID bill stuck in the Senate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/57e066bd1756d657

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